The countdown to the
first day of classes on Wednesday, August 24th has begun!

We are so excited to welcome you into the Ursuline College community this fall.

Around
our campus, we continue to have “bluebird nesting houses.” Ursuline is participating in a project with
the goal of adding hundreds of Bluebirds into the population. Bluebirds, once
common in the countryside were virtually driven to extinction; recovery trails
such as this have helped reverse the trend. The Biology department can use
volunteers so if you are interested in helping out with this project, please
contact them!

Below is some information that will be helpful to you:

Laptop Loaning Program: Laptops are available for check out at the Besse
Library with your Ursuline College ID. The laptops are loaded with various
applications needed for courses.

Computer Printing Allowance: Ursuline College provides 500 pages of free
black and white printing to each student each Fall and Spring semester. Beyond
that, the College will charge students 10 cents per page for black and white
and 25 cents per page for color printing. Your student account will be
connected to PCOUNTER, a system where you will receive a popup each time you
print. The popup will inform you of your current printing balance compared to
your quota. Amounts do not carry over. This is one of the “green” initiatives
the college has implemented.

Recycling/Sustainability: Ursuline College has moved to single stream
recycling. Anything that can be recycled will go into one receptacle. We are
hoping that this will make it more user-friendly for everyone to recycle!

In
order to help reduce consumer waste in the dining hall, Ursuline College and
Metz Culinary Management continue to encourage students to use reusable to-go
containers. We are hoping you will consider participating (if you haven’t
already) by purchasing an eco-friendly reusable “to-go” container. These
durable containers can be brought to the café for any meal service when you are
not able to eat-in. Reusable “to-go” containers cost $4.45 for a 3-compartment
clam shell and $2.65 for a 12 oz. soup/cereal container; these are the only
reusable containers approved for the dining hall. As a reminder there is a $.30
charge for any “disposable to-go” container.

Follett Bookstore:

·The
Ursuline College Bookstore is located in the Pilla building and carries
textbooks, course supplies, nursing uniforms, Ursuline imprinted clothing and
gift items and convenience items. We have text book rental and e-book options
for students. Please go to http://www.bkstr.com for more information or
go to www.ursuline.edu and use the quick link for the bookstore.

Food on campus: Our dining hall and food court are located in the Pilla
building. Last year’s student satisfaction surveys gave the food, staff,
and cleanliness all “A’s”! Your fellow students can’t be wrong!

The Food Court has a credit card machine so that you may charge/debit your
purchases. There is a $2 minimum purchase when using a credit card. The vending
machines in Pilla are now equipped with a credit/debit card swipe system.Vending machines can also be found in Mullen
next to the Office of Campus Ministry.

Smoking Policy: Just a reminder that smoking on campus is prohibited in
ALL academic buildings. Smoking is restricted to the parking lots on campus.
You will notice that receptacles are plentiful and placed prominently by each
parking lot as reminders of the policy.

Student Activities: Want to Get Involved,
Have Fun and Leave Your Legacy at Ursuline College?Join one of our various Student Organizations
on campus.Learn more about Student
Organizations on Ursuline’s campus by visiting the Student Activity Fair/Quad Bash
on August 31st in the Mullen Quad from Noon to 3:00 p.m.Don’t want to join a student organization,
but want to have something to do?We’ve
got the cure for that too… visit the Student Activities websitehttp:// www.ursuline.edu/Student_Life/Student_Activities/programming.htmlto learn about the fun filled programs
offered by Programming Board such as Free Film Fridays, The Mystery Bus Tour,
Zumba Fitness classes or The Arrows Corner sporting event.Come out and hang with us!

Wellness: From healthy eating options in the food court to activity
classes, there is something for everyone. Additionally, there is programming,
some of it student-led, built around personal wellness in regard to alcohol and
drug awareness. Yoga classes will begin Thursday, August 25th from
7:00-8:00 in Daley Hall. In addition, Zumba will be offered every Wednesday
starting Tuesday, August 30th in Daley Hall at 7:00 p.m. (except during
college breaks). Classes are free.

Mullen Commuter Lounge: You are welcome to hang out, use your computer
at the cyber bar with your laptop, and watch TV here! The Commuter Student
Organization holds free luncheons here throughout the year, watch your calendar
for dates. The first free luncheon will take place during 'Welcome
Week" on Thursday, August 25th from noon to 1:30 in the Mullen
Commuter Lounge.

St.
Angela Chapel: The
chapel is located next to the Commuter Lounge in Mullen. Weekly Mass is held
(during the academic year) on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. in the St. Angela Chapel
and on Sundays at 8 p.m. at Notre Dame College (the college provides
transportation – the college van leaves Pilla at 7:30 p.m.). Also, all
students are welcome at the Ursuline Motherhouse for 9:30 a.m. Mass each
Sunday.

Student
Services Center (One Stop): Pick up your 2016-17 free
Ursuline College Student Planner/Calendar. They are currently
available. Student ID cards are also available in this office. Commuters
may elect to use our meal card ID point system and purchase Arrow Dollars for
your ID to be used in the Pilla Dining Hall and the Bookstore.

Student Handbook: Your Student Handbook with information about almost everything
you need to know about Ursuline College--policies, services, offices—is
available on the Ursuline College website. Please go to www.ursuline.edu/handbook for all policy and
handbook information. Every Ursuline College student is responsible for
reading, comprehending, and adhering to the policies and procedures outlined in
the Student Handbook and for staying up-to-date on any changes to the policies
and procedures that may occur from time-to-time. A paper copy of the Student
Handbook can be obtained at the Student One Stop Center, Mullen 203. Please keep in mind that the on-line (web)
version of the Student Handbook may contain recent changes to the College’s
policies and procedures not yet reflected in the paper copy version.

Student Health Insurance: Information concerning options for health
insurance through healthcare.gov is located on the tab to the left. International
students, who have provided the college with paperwork, need to see Amy Lechko
or Mary Anne Ursick about any questions with insurance.

Welcome Week: Sponsored by the Orientation Team, has fun activities
planned for you! You will find a full schedule of the events in the TP
Times—THE place to find out happenings around campus (placed around campus in
the restroom stalls!) and on the Ursuline College website. Please stop by any
events you are able to—it is a great way to meet new friends.

Athletics: Come cheer your Ursuline Arrow athletic teams! Check out the
athletics website for a full listing of games and standings for each of our
teams. http://www.ursulinearrows.com/.

Title IX: Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex/gender discrimination in all
activities and programs of institutions receiving federal financial assistance.
Title IX also prohibits
retaliation against individuals who file a complaint of sex-based
harassment/discrimination or assist in the filing, investigation, or resolution
of such complaints. To ensure compliance with Title IX and other federal and
state civil rights laws, Ursuline College has developed policies and procedures
that prohibit all forms of sex-based harassment, discrimination, and
retaliation.

Ursuline
College has designated the following College officials to coordinate and
oversee its Title IX compliance efforts, to address concerns regarding Title
IX, and to investigate and resolve any complaints alleging actions prohibited
by Title IX. Prohibited actions include all forms of sexual
harassment/discrimination, including sexual assault, domestic and dating
violence, and stalking, as well as retaliation.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibit discrimination
against otherwise qualified disabled/handicapped individuals.Under both the ADA and Section 504, students
with documented disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations to
ensure nondiscrimination in programs, services, and activities. Ursuline
College has designated The Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student
Affairs (x8108) to coordinate and oversee its
compliance efforts with Section 504 and the ADA.

If you believe you have been harassed
or discriminated against in violation of law or this policy, it is essential
that you report the matter immediately to The Vice President of Enrollment
Management and Student Affairs, Mullen 218
(x8108). The Vice President will investigate all complaints filed. If the
complaint involves The Office of the Vice President of Enrollment
Management and Student Affairs, or you feel
uncomfortable reporting your complaint to that office, you should report the
matter to the Director
of Human Resources. Please contact The Office of the Vice President of
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs for
additional information on the College’s Harassment and Discrimination Policy. The policy is outlined in
detail in the Harassment and Discrimination Section of the Student Handbook.

FERPA
(abbreviated information): The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act govern all
student records maintained by any office of Ursuline College. According to
FERPA’s provisions, the College may not disclose the contents of any student’s
education records without the student’s written consent—including parents,
spouses, other relatives or employers. Exceptions exist for the parent of a
“dependent student” (as defined by the IRS, but only the Financial Aid Office
can verify that a student is dependent); if the College has received a lawfully
issued subpoena; and internal disclosure of students records to Ursuline
College officials who have “legitimate educational interests” in seeing those
records. More information about FERPA can be found in the Student Handbook and
Planner and on Ursuline College’s website.

I welcome any questions you may have and encourage you to stop by (even if it
is just to say “hello”!). You can meet Mary Anne Ursick, the Executive
Secretary for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and the face of the
office, and Amy Lechko, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. They can be
found in Mullen 206 - right down the hall from Admissions and the Student
Services Center. If you stop in and say hello you can pick up a pen - you can
never have too many! My phone number is 440 646 8108, and for those of you who
prefer email, you can contact me at dhurley@ursuline.edu. My office is Mullen 218. If I can assist you
in any way, just let me know!

And
finally, Pokémon GO has come to
Ursuline College! We have several gyms and Pokestops around campus (we have a
gym right in front of the Mullen Administration Building). Do not drive while
playing. Please watch where you are walking and be mindful of your surroundings
while playing!

I
am looking forward to seeing you on campus! Enjoy the rest of your summer.